Criminal Justice (B.S.)

The undergraduate degree program in Criminal Justice at Elizabethtown College as offered by the School of Continuing and Professional Studies is a dynamic program geared toward working professionals seeking to obtain a baccalaureate degree in an environment that provides both accelerated learning and flexibility.

The criminal justice curriculum is composed of courses designed not only to provide broad-based knowledge of the criminal justice system, but also to stimulate a comprehensive understanding of the underlying issues that impact upon the application of the law and theory in today’s complex society. The adult student will comprehend the interrelationship of issues and the manner in which the various parts of the criminal justice system function to administer justice in modern society. Learning objectives are designed to ensure that adult students can critically examine criminal justice policy and demonstrate effective communication skills related to policy implementation and problem solving. The program prepares graduates for a multitude of career opportunities in criminal justice, or further study at the graduate level.

Criminal Justice Career Opportunities: 

• Law enforcement officer at the federal, state, or local level
• Correction’s officer
• Adult/juvenile probation officer
• Counselor in juvenile institution (treatment specialist)
• Private security
• Private investigator
• Policy analyst (legislation, funding, etc.)

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.